The Education specialization prepares nurses for faculty positions in all types of undergraduate nursing programs, as well as for educator roles in diverse practice settings. Graduates have the knowledge to develop, plan, implement, and evaluate educational programs for nursing students and other individuals/groups needing health-related education.
NURS 6300 Student-Centered Learning in Nursing Education (3 sem. cr.)
NURS 6310 Teaching Strategies for Nurse Educators (3 sem. cr.)
NURS 6320 Integrating Technology Into Nursing Education (3 sem. cr.)
NURS 6330 Curriculum Development, Assessment, and Evaluation (3 sem. cr.)
NURS 6340 The Nurse Educator: Roles, Responsibilities, and Relationships (4 sem. cr.)
The Leadership and Management specialization prepares nurses for leadership positions in complex health care systems. Collaboration and partnerships are key to managing change and meeting standards for nursing practice. Graduates are ready to make a difference in organizations by addressing pressing issues such as workforce development, resources, integration of technology, and the maintenance and improvement of quality care.
NURS 6200 The Nurse Administrator: Leading and Managing for Excellence (4 sem. cr.)
NURS 6210 Health Care Finance and Budgeting (4 sem. cr.)
NURS 6220 Human Resources Management (4 sem. cr.)
NURS 6230 Case Study: Quality Nursing in a Complex Health Care Organization (4 sem. cr.)
The Nursing Informatics specialization prepares nurses to more effectively utilize information technology to enhance the quality of patient care. This specialization blends nursing science with computer and information science. Coursework focuses on such key areas as information systems, database concepts, and effective project management. Graduates have the knowledge to integrate data, information, and knowledge to support decision-making processes that affect patients and providers.
NURS 6400 Informatics in Nursing and Health Care (4 sem. cr.)
NURS 6410 Information and Knowledge Management (4 sem. cr.)
NURS 6420 Supporting Workflow in Healthcare Systems(4 sem. cr.)
NURS 6430 Project Management: Health Care Information Technology (4 sem. cr.)
The completion of field and practicum experiences gives students the confidence to function at an advanced level in a selected practice setting.
NURS 6500 Synthesis Project (3 sem. cr.)
NURS 6510 Synthesis Practicum (3 sem. cr.)
